An old man unethically provides an income for his two grandchildren.An old man unethically provides an income for his two grandchildren.An old man unethically provides an income for his two grandchildren.
George Arliss
- Sylvanus Heythorp
- (as Mr. George Arliss)
Ivan F. Simpson
- Joe Pillin
- (as Ivan Simpson)
Henry Morrell
- Meller
- (as Henry Morell)
Erville Alderson
- Shareholder
- (uncredited)
Herbert Bunston
- Mr. Brownbee
- (uncredited)
H. Cooper
- Westgate - a Shareholder
- (uncredited)
Charles E. Evans
- Appleby - a Shareholder
- (uncredited)
Henrietta Goodwin
- Letty - Larne's Maid
- (uncredited)
John Rogers
- Budgeon - a Shareholder
- (uncredited)
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Did you know
- TriviaGeorge Arliss is credited as "Mr. George Arliss" on the title page, but the "Mr." is dropped for the comprehensive cast list.
- ConnectionsReferenced in An Intimate Dinner in Celebration of Warner Bros. Silver Jubilee (1930)
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Master Thespian
I'm sure George Arliss would approve of my heading, because that's what he was - a distinguished star of the London stage before coming to Hollywood. In fact, in this picture he is listed as MR. George Arliss. I think only Paul Muni was referred to as MR for a time.
There is no question who the star of the picture is. The camera favors him with countless close-ups and fixes upon his every movement, and in return he uses every acting trick he can summon and he is delightful. He tends toward ham every so often and it's a treat to watch. Here he is an old bank president 'on his last legs', as several creditors try to pry him from his job. The movie's title is his nickname among his colleagues.
The role is well within his capability and plays like a filmed stage play as there is not much camera movement, due probably to primitive 30's camera technique combining with sound. There are also no exterior shots and takes place strictly on a soundstage. I recommend it because it is fascinating to watch a master thespian at work, although it may not be as good as some. Disraeli (1929) and Cardinal Richelieu (1935) are better.
There is no question who the star of the picture is. The camera favors him with countless close-ups and fixes upon his every movement, and in return he uses every acting trick he can summon and he is delightful. He tends toward ham every so often and it's a treat to watch. Here he is an old bank president 'on his last legs', as several creditors try to pry him from his job. The movie's title is his nickname among his colleagues.
The role is well within his capability and plays like a filmed stage play as there is not much camera movement, due probably to primitive 30's camera technique combining with sound. There are also no exterior shots and takes place strictly on a soundstage. I recommend it because it is fascinating to watch a master thespian at work, although it may not be as good as some. Disraeli (1929) and Cardinal Richelieu (1935) are better.
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- GManfred
- Mar 1, 2017
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- Runtime1 hour 25 minutes
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